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{{DOD-March}}
We enter now into a study of the life of [[David]]. Just as [[Saul]] is a picture of the carnal life, [[David]] pictures the spiritual life of the believer who trusts in [[God]]. It is true that [[David]] sinned, as do all men; but, unlike Saul, [[David]] confessed his sins and sought to restore his fellowship with [[God]].
The [[Spirit]] of [[God]] departed from [[Saul]] and "an evil spirit from the [[Lord]]" began to torment him. Since [[David]] played the harp so well, he was called on to play and refresh the harassed king. After the young shepherd-king had soothed [[Saul]] and was no longer needed, he returned to his father's sheep.
In chapter 17:26,36, we see references to "the armies of the living [[God]]." This made all the difference between [[David]] and the rest of the camp. To [[Saul]] and his soldiers [[God]] was a name, but little else. They believed He had done great things for His people in the past and that at some future time He might do great things again, but no one thought of Him as being omnipresent. [[David]], on the other hand, felt that [[God]] was alive! He had lived alone with Him, in the solitude of the hills, until [[God]] had become one of the greatest and most real facts of his young existence. He was also sublimely conscious of the presence of the living [[God]] in the camp.
Each of us have trials and difficulties--Goliaths--to face in our lives. But we can face the mightiest foe in HIS name. There is no Goliath He cannot quell; no question He will not answer; no need He will not meet!
